Dujon Sterling at ‘huge risk’ of three-match ban after Rangers win v OGC Nice

Dujon Sterling is at a “huge risk” of receiving a three-game ban after hitting out at the referee on social media after Rangers beat OGC Nice on Thursday, according to Keith Hackett.

 

The Gers cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory in France on 28 November, but Sterling took issue with the referee inspecting three different incidents in one trip to the VAR monitor after awarding a penalty to the hosts just six minutes into the game.

Although the decision was eventually overturned, the right-back called the official “desperate” in a post-match tweet on X [29 November] and Hackett, a former FIFA referee and PGMOL chief, reckons that is enough for him to land in trouble.

 

Speaking exclusively to Ibrox News, he said: “It always amazes me how UEFA monitor indiscretions in the written and electronic media.

 

“The comments made in this messaging are likely to be picked up by UEFA officials and if they report this then this player is at a huge risk of receiving a sanction.

“This will take the form of a ban. He may face up to a three-match ban.

 

“Rangers need to remind their players to refrain from making a public comment on social media.“

Dujon Sterling at ‘huge risk’ of three-match ban after Rangers win v OGC Nice

“At every UEFA game, the organisation appoint a Match Delegate and a Referee Observer,” Hackett added.